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Sr. Acquisition Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Columbia
Apr 21, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Manager to join our growing team. You will provide direct financial and contract management support to a Government Program Office (GPO) customer executing research, engineering, prototyping, development and test. Candidate will support the Program Director by providing oversight of cost/schedule/performance, planning, and reporting of current and future projects being explored and executed. This position is located in Columbia, Maryland. The ideal candidate for this position must be motivated and able to work independently or in a small team and be familiar with or have experience in the following areas: DoD 5000 Series: In-depth knowledge of the DoD 5000 series regulations and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework for managing Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs. Acquisition Pathways: Experience with planning, evaluating, and implementing various acquisition strategies, including traditional, Sole Source, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), and Urgent Capability pathways. Systems Engineering: Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, including requirements development, verification, and validation. Risk Management: Developing, maintaining, and executing program risk management plans, including risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring. Contract Support: Providing program management support and inputs to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including system requirements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and evaluation criteria.Performing technical evaluations of contractor proposals, concepts, and studies. Financial Management & Analysis: Direct support for the preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), spend plans, and invoices. Communication: Providing oral and written briefings to senior GPO leadership, create written reports detailing assessment findings, and make recommendations to customers and external partners Teamwork: Routinely collaborate with interagency partners across the whole-of-government to generate new project concepts and overcome challenges Required Qualifications 15+ years of relevant experience in DoW acquisition and program management Proven experience with the Department of War Acquisition process financial management and contracting Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal skills Experience with DoW hardware, software, or weapon system design, development, prototyping, testing, or operations Willing to travel both CONUS and OCONUS Preferred Qualifications Extensive knowledge and experience with the DoW Acquisition process, financial management, contracting, program planning and execution Education Requirements Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a related field required. Master's degree in a related technical discipline. DESIRED Clearance requirement: Must have a current TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for special program access #mtsi #100esop #defenddifferently #LI-LS1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.